The New York Knicks have firmly committed to rebuilding via the NBA Draft and investments in promising young talent. Core players Tim Hardaway Jr., Willy Hernangomez, Frank Ntilikina, and Kristaps Porzingis exemplify that new approach.
Following the $71 million investment made in the 25-year-old Hardaway Jr., the Knicks are turning their attention to another intriguing wing: Shabazz Muhammad.
Hardaway Jr.’s four-year, $71 million contract has drawn the ire of Knicks fans, but it was a rare example of New York embracing the need to build long-term. Signing Muhammad would symbolize a continuation in the cultivation of a new culture and core.